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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Collection of facts about the Rwandan genocide

This post is a collection of facts about the Rwandan genocide (1994). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Preceded by Rwandan Hutu Revolution (1959-1962)
• Part of the Rwandan Civil War (1990-1994)
• President Juvénal Habyarimana assassinated in 1994
• Tutsi ethic group members killed by Hutu militias
• Ended when Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) defeated government forces
• Hutus fled to Zaire and led to the First Congo War in 1996
• Estimated 500,000 to 662,000 deaths
• Lasted about 100 days